Self-Portrait

Indiana Disability Justice showcases artwork by people with all kinds of disabilities. We are here. We are human. We matter. We want to be seen.

This is artwork by Sarah Strouse. Thank you, Sarah, for bringing passion in your artwork!!

(ArtMix offers avenues for people with disabilities to express themselves creativity- www.artmixindiana.org.)

• Size: w16”xh20”
• Medium: Acrylic on canvas
• Artist’s name: Sarah Strouse
• Title: Self Portrait
• Date: Unknown

My painting is a picture of myself. My friend helped me paint it. I looked in the mirror to draw it. After drawing I used paint. I added the black outlines last. I think I did a good job with the face. I like the blue in the background. I really enjoy making artwork. It makes me feel kind of happy about it. Making art makes me proud.

About the Artist: Sarah Strouse

I was born Indianapolis, Indiana. My name is Sarah Strouse. I started at ArtMix when I was in middle school at the Key School in Indianapolis Public Schools. I went to North Central High School for high school. I am 33 years old. I live with my dad and my brother. I recently lost my mother, Paula. I like the arts. I love making art all the time. I like making art on canvas, using markers and paint. I like showing the four seasons for my artwork subjects and sometimes different holidays. I love showing my work in the ArtMix gallery on First Fridays. I’d like to learn how to help other people with their artwork.